When they both entered the hotel room, _____ and Arthur had a little argument over who would sleep in the bed and who on the couch.
"Arthur, I really don't mind sleeping on the couch."
"Don't worry love, you'll be fine here, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable on the couch."
"Realy I don't mind-" Before the girl could finish her sentence the male put a finger on his lips, signaling her to be quiet and then hugged her making her forcefully drop to the soft bed, then he covered both their bodies with a fluffy blanket and just stayed there.
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Arthur's P.O.V.
Today was the big day, I was going to propose to her, I have been alone for too long and if she doesn't accept then I'll have to use some more 'drastic measures'.
While I was reading the files of some case I was handed I decided that it would be a good idea for me to go see the police station in this city, it probably has more information about its towns citizens and I can take advantage of that to find some information about other people that bothered my love, this way when I leave I can ask someone to do the deed for me, and I won't have to get my hands dirty.
"Arthur?" I heard my angel say.
"What is it, love?"
"I was wondering, do you want to go for a walk in the countryside? I wanted to go see it."
Perfect, this gave me the perfect opportunity to propose.
"Okay love but, you have to wait here for me while I change, I'll be back in a second." She hummed in response and went back to doing what she was originally doing.
I changed into something more appropriate for going out and slipped a small velvet box in into my coat pocket.
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We both walked out and into a carriage, I gave the driver some instructions and we were on our way.
"So, _____, do you mind if I ask you a question?"
"Sure!"
"Have you ever thought about settling down?" I asked blushing slightly.
"I- erm, well I have but I've never been so interested in this sort of stuff, I mean sure children are cute but I don't think I want to leave everything I've been working so hard on for these past few years just because of love." She said with a straight face.
After that, I decided to change the subject and just calm her down. I gave her some hints about what I wanted to do today (propose to her) but she was just too oblivious to my love.
This was bad, I can't have her denying me and going out with someone else now can I?
When the carriage finally stopped we both came out and started walking around. We even found a pretty meadow filled with flowers, _____ made me a flower crown, I want to treasure that for the rest of my life.
It was starting to get late so we decided to go a small tavern there, before going there I stopped _____ in her track and got on my knees.
"_____, I've wanted to tell you this for a long time, I've always liked you. The way you're so caring and always smiling. Whenever I was down you would come into my life and make everything better so will you, please be mine?"
_____ looked at me with a straight face, I know what's coming up now.
"Arthur, I really do like you, I mean, I love you but I don't think I really want to settle down just know, I want to continue singing and traveling so I don't think I'm ready yet, I'm sorry if I don't make sense!" _____ bowed her head apologizing.
I was afraid she would say that. I didn't want to do this but I guess you leave me no choice.
"It's fine, I understand, we can still be friends." I said smiling at her, 'friends' I hate that word,
f-r-i-e-n-d-s, I want to be more to you, I can just be a mere friend!
She smiled thinking that I had given up but this just the beginning, darling. You don't know what's coming...
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We both sat on opposite corners of the table and ordered tour food, while _____ was sitting, I excused myself to go to the bathroom.
After that, I decided to go in the direction of said place but when I was out of the point of view of _____ I went over to the man that was making our orders and asked him a favor.
Now that that was out of the way, I slipped back into my seat and calmly chatted with her until their food arrived.
The woman serving them left and they both continued to happily chat about anything really.
_____'s P.O.V.
I had an amazing time with Arthur and I had also been thinking about what he said earlier. Maby I could marry him but, he needs to accept the fact that I will not give up my job and I do not want to have children anytime soon. I just feel like it would be a little awkward to say yes now. Though I did develop a small crush on him since the day we met but, Ugh! I don't know what to do anymore! Whatever just out with it! I won't be able to live until I get this off of my chest, I can't continue to look at him the same way since the time he proposed. Why did you have to go and confess now of all times Arthur!
Ok, here goes.
"Arthur, I've thought about what you said to me earlier," I said.
Arthur's P.O.V.
Those words were like music to my ears.
"Go on..." I said intrigued.
"And I will accept..." I felt like hopping off of my chair and do some sort of happy dance that Alfred taught me right now but I kept my composure.
"but!" There's always a 'but' isn't there?
"I have some conditions." She finished her sentence.
"Of course love," I said with my charming smile.
"I don't want to quit my job, I still want to be able to travel and I don't want to have children anytime soon so you better not pressure me about that! I don't mind doing usual housewife stuff but keep in mind that I want to keep my job so things won't change much from our usual lives back at home!" Saying I was happy was an understatement, I was amazingly joyful at the moment, sure, it didn't go like I expected it to go but I still got part of what I wanted and if anybody dared look at her then I could easily take care them.
I think this will be better for both of us.
I did want to have a kid or two but I guess this is better than nothing.
"I'm glad you accepted and don't worry love, I accept all of those conditions, we'll go one step at a time. Now, if you don't mind can I give you the ring?" Once I said that she looked relieved, like if a big burden was lifted up from her shoulders.
"Sure!" I carefully slipped the golden bang onto her delicate (skin-color) fingers and suddenly kissed her. I just couldn't bare not being able to caress her skin and hold her close to me. I just love her so much. When we, unfortunately, parted because of our need of air she was a blushing mess. She was stuttering and mumbling incoherent words while trying to respond to me. I just couldn't get enough of her, he beautiful eyes, ere radiant smile, her soft touch, and her nervous reactions. I love all of it!!
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We got home a little late than expected but in m opinion, it was worth it.
When it was time to sleep, _____ didn't complain about sleeping on the couch, something I didn't expect. And she even hugged me back this time.
"My, someones lovesick," I said, mocking her playfully.
"Shut up before I change my mind and shove the ring up your ass," She said snuggling even closer to me while slightly blushing.
"Ouch, you wound me, Mrs. Kirkland," I said trying to ignore the fact that she used such vile language.
"You really do want me to slap you across your extremely handsome face"
After bickering like children for a little longer she fell asleep in my arms and I decided to call it a day as well.
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